The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 372 I Will Not Attend the Funeral

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Oliver’s voice was firm. “Not just her–1 don’t want to go to the funeral either, let alone wear mourning

clothes.”

Esme nodded. “I knew she wouldn’t go, and honestly, I don’t think she should. But since she’s refusing, we need a strategy. That’s why I called you here–to discuss how we handle this.”

Oliver asked, “Do you have a plan?”

“There is a way,” Esme admitted, hesitating before continuing, “but… it would be cruel to Geoffrey.”

“What is it?”

Esme took a deep breath. “If the King were to punish Isolde, it would be on the grounds of unfilial conduct. Death is the ultimate matter, and Prudence was still considered her ancestor. A County Princess refusing to observe mourning rites would be seen as a scandal.

“But… what if Isolde’s refusal to wear mourning clothes was actually an act of filial piety?”

Oliver’s gaze sharpened. “You mean… to have Geoffrey petition the court himself? To publicly accuse Prudence of murder?”

Esme sighed. “Yes. But a son accusing his mother–that itself is an act of defiance, and Geoffrey would be the first to be branded unfilial.”

Oliver exhaled. “Which is why you hesitated. Isolde would never agree to this. But if you told Geoffrey, he’d be willing to do it—even if it cost him everything. That’s the dilemma.”

“She would refuse outright,” Esme agreed. “That’s why we can’t tell her.”

“Then what’s your alternative?” Oliver asked.

He mulled it over. Truthfully, there weren’t many options.

“I’ll speak to Doug tomorrow,” he finally said. “If either of us can present evidence of her crimes, maybe that would be enough.”

Esme shook her head. “That won’t work. The King might not believe it. Without undeniable proof, he won’t order an investigation.”

Oliver frowned. “Isolde refusing to attend the funeral will not stay a secret. Once people realize she isn’t there, someone is bound to bring it up. And if word spreads outside, those with ulterior motives will use it against her.

“What if we inform the Queen Mother first and have her step in?”

Esme sighed. “Isolde isn’t just a County Princess–she’s a military general. The Queen Mother may sympathize with her, but the King rules with filial piety as his guiding principle. If she intervenes, it would be seen as obstructing the King’s moral authority.

“The Queen Mother’s position is delicate. How can a mother be seen preventing her son from upholding virtue? She won’t be able to step in.”

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“We can only hope,” Esme murmured.

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worrying,” Oliver said, patting her shoulder. “I should go back before Isolde starts wondering.”

have you eaten? I can make something for

earlier. Don’t trouble yourself–get

he

Valen household was anything but

spent nearly half an hour

one came to stop her.

even passed by

as if the entire estate had collectively decided she wasn’t worth their attention.

was the only one who suffered–shivering in the freezing cold until she had no

inquired, “Have Oliver and Isolde

“No, Master Allan. They’re

Ningser Pavilion.”

Langley family doesn’t have many to oversee the

the elders handling things, Isolde’s absence won’t matter much. She is an outsider now, after all. A granddaughter married away doesn’t

I just

frowned deeper. “Then what about Isolde? She could have

movement from Ningser Pavilion,” the servant

“She’s really not leaving? The funeral is today.”

her own grandmother’s funeral… that’s unthinkable,” Heidi mused, brushing a stray white hair off his cloak. “Perhaps something is holding her

fetch her to

involved himself in many

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greeted him with a calm expression. “Tell my

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for a journey. He hesitated before asking, “Lady Isolde,

of the senior servants in the estate,

“No need. I’m not going.”

you’re not going

going at all,” she said simply.

stunned. “Why?”

smile remained, but she didn’t answer. “Just return to Grandfather. I’ll

to explain, Kody didn’t press further. He also chose not to report it immediately–after all, if she truly wasn’t going, she

was having breakfast, Isolde entered

calm demeanor–no sorrow, no grief. And, more importantly, no sign of preparation

thought you would have left last night,” Allan said, his tone neutral

bowed. “I did

obviously,” Allan said, setting down

have breakfast first. You can leave after

Isolde didn’t sit.

she said instead. “I already informed Kody.”

snapped up.

voice sharpened. “What did you just say?”

not be attending the funeral,” Isolde

into stunned silence.

struck the table.

“That was your grandmother! You are in Argentum, and you refuse to go to

voice lowering into something more